Seventeen musical acts earned their first Gold or Platinum digital single download awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August and September, according to the RIAA's newest monthly G&P Program certifications reports. In addition to the new award highlights featured below, fans are encouraged to "Like" the RIAA's G&P Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GoldandPlatinum) for breaking news, artists' award photos, certification-inspired playlists, a historical timeline dating back to the program's 1958 launch and much more.
Last night, the cast of Broadway's Rock of Ages and chart-toppers Karmin, Cher Lloyd & Chris Rene rocked Hard Rock Cafe New York at the annual Hard Rock Rocks Times Square concert benefiting St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children. Check out photos of the stars below!
Happy hump day. Actually, for me it is not hump day but rather my only day off during the week. Rock of Ages has a different schedule compared to other Broadway shows. We are dark on Wednesdays rather than Mondays. It works out so great that way for us, as it gives me the opportunity to be an audience member at other Broadway shows that I want to see on my day off.
Justin Bieber and Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas appear, Debby Ryan ('Jessie') and Roshon Fegan ('Shake It Up,' 'Dancing with the Stars') will once again host and platinum recording artist Cher Lloyd and top choreographer Rosero McCoy are set to judge Disney Channel's popular talent competition for kids, 'Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off.' The multi-platform TV, online and radio initiative culminates with two special telecasts, including performances by 'Austin & Ally' star/Hollywood Records recording artist Ross Lynch and 'Shake It Up' stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya, among others, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 and SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Monday's performance show of DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS showcased the remaining 12 All-Star couples dancing either the Jive or the Quickstep. Check out highlights from the show below!
The frenzy continues to build as 19-year-old pop powerhouse Cher Lloyd prepares to drop her US debut, Sticks + Stones, today, Oct. 2. With a new single, 'Oath' ft. Dr. Luke's Sony/RCA newest signing, Becky G, and a new video shot in LA by Hannah Lux Davis set to premiere next week, Cher's poised to become America's newest (and sassiest) pop star.
In a one-hour special, 'Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars -- Defining Dances,' airing TONIGHT, OCTOBER 2 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), the judges will select and introduce past routines from the All-Stars' previous seasons, ultimately defining the winning attributes that each All-Star demonstrated in these performances.
Monday's performance show showcases the remaining 12 All-Star couples dancing either the Jive or the Quickstep, live, MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Radio Disney and Disney Channel will introduce the 'N.B.T.' (Next BIG Thing) season five artists when the popular musical talent competition premieres during the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie 'Girl Vs. Monster' on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), and throughout the day on Radio Disney.
Nationally-syndicated morning talk show 'LIVE! with Kelly and Michael' will showcase an all-star lineup of musicians who will take the 'LIVE' stage in the first weeks of the show's 25th season. Top artists from rock to pop, country and R&B will perform their latest hits and chat with the hosts.
NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, the number one show of the summer, began broadcasting live two nights a week from its brand new home at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Monday, July 2nd (9-11 pm ET) and tonight, July 3rd (9-10 pm ET). AGT kicks off its first live results show of the season with a special performance tonight, July 3rd from seven-time Grammy Award winner, will.i.am, where he will make the primetime network debut of his new single, 'This Is Love,' featuring Eva Simons. In addition to will.i.am, Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil, the visually stunning acrobatic spectacular that blends circus arts with the surreal, will perform a specially choreographed act on Tuesday's results show.
AGT kicks off its first live results show of the season with a special performance on July 3rd from seven-time Grammy Award winner, will.i.am, where he will make the primetime network debut of his new single, 'This Is Love,' featuring Eva Simons.
Surf the Musical, the feel-good production highlighting the hits of The Beach Boys and the happy times of 1960s California beach life, is already the word thanks to its all-star cast and crew, including the mastermind choreographer RJ Durell.
On the heels of making their US performance debut while on tour with Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, One Direction, who are already an international pop sensation, has been confirmed to perform at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS on Saturday, March 31st at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Pop sensation One Direction will be hitting the road for their first-ever headlining North American tour in support of their debut album UP ALL NIGHT. The tour kicks off May 24th in Fairfax, VA and includes stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Dallas and more.
On the heels of making their US performance debut while on tour with Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, One Direction, who are already an international pop sensation, has been confirmed to perform at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS on Saturday, March 31st at 8:00 p.m. ET.
